Analytical Technologist

ERCO Worldwide; Golden Horseshoe; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to providing innovative chemical solutions. As a Technologist in Analytical Chemistry, you will play a crucial role in the R&D team, performing laboratory analyses and ensuring operational readiness. This entry-level position offers a fantastic opportunity for new graduates to develop their skills in a supportive environment. With a century-long tradition of excellence, the company values collaboration, safety, and continuous improvement. Enjoy a competitive compensation package and a range of benefits from day one, including health and dental coverage, tuition reimbursement, and a supportive work culture that encourages professional growth.

Benefits

Company Paid Health and Dental Benefits on Day 1

Health Care/Wellness Spending Account

Annual Short Term Incentive Bonus

Staff Recognition Awards

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Paid time off

Company Pension Plan

Disability Insurance

Maternity/paternity/parental leave support with top up option

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or Applied Science required.
• 0-12 months experience; new graduates welcome.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine laboratory analyses and maintain operational readiness.
• Adhere to safety initiatives and assist in sample management.

Skills

Analytical Chemistry

Communication Skills

Chemical Lab Experience

Safety Compliance

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry

College Diploma in Technology

Tools

Laboratory Equipment

Job description

335 Carlingview Dr, Etobicoke, ON M9W 6N9, Canada Req #457

Monday, March 17, 2025

ERCO Worldwide has operated for over 100 years, focused largely on the production and supply of inorganic products along with technology for the production of chlorine dioxide. Today, ERCO’s major business areas include sodium chlorate, chlor-alkali products, sodium chlorite, and chlorine dioxide technology.

The ERCO business serves a number of key customer segments including pulp and paper, food, energy, agriculture, water treatment, airport de-icing, fertilizers and specialty chemicals.

Technologist (Analytical)

Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Location: R&D Facility (Etobicoke)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Get To Know Us!

ERCO Worldwide’s century-long tradition of excellence has firmly established its reputation for providing reliable, intelligent, and environmentally responsible manufacturing on a global scale. As one of the largest suppliers of Chlorine Dioxide technology in the world, we are devoted to building genuine customer relationships and delivering innovative, sustainable chemical solutions that improve lives and the health of our planet.

Join The Team: ERCO Worldwide is looking for a motivated individual with a penchant for and aptitude in analytical chemistry to join our Research and Development team! This entry-level role of Technologist (Analytical) will report into the Analytical Services Supervisor and will be responsible for applying general technical knowledge and skills primarily by performing routine laboratory analyses in support of customers, all production sites and internal R&D projects as well as executing assigned duties to maintain the operational readiness of R&D.

The Role:

• The provision of analytical service by performing assigned analyses is the principal focus of this position. Initially the assigned analyses will be somewhat routine in nature but as experience is garnered and training provided on internal processes and a broader range of the state-of-the-art instrumentation available in R&D the nature of the analyses assigned will become increasingly more challenging. The provision of analytical service will span from receiving/shipping samples to performing analyses to cleaning up work area to assisting in the disposal of processed samples.
• To maintain the operational readiness of R&D this position will also from time to time be assigned general monitoring activities including but not limited to basic laboratory equipment, components of the water purification (de-ionizer) system and checking the expiration of key reagent/standard chemicals.
• This position must strictly adhere to all safety initiatives throughout all activities.

The Person:

• A Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry or Applied Science or as a minimum a College Diploma Technology
• 0-12 months of experience – new graduates are welcome to apply
• Strong communication skills, written and verbal
• A demonstrated ability to meet deadlines
• Experience working in a chemical lab is considered an asset
• Solid understanding in chemical & laboratory principles (GMP and GLP)

The Value You Bring:

• Strong health and safety mindset
• Strong relationship builder – collaborative, team-builder
• Focused and results driven, transparent, and articulate
• Resilient – can adapt to changing environments/technology
• Proactive – takes initiative, creative, stays ahead of the curve, enthusiastic, inspirational

What you’ll love about us!

We take pride in providing our employees with a competitive compensation package to help promote your wellbeing and that of your family. Here are some of the perks we offer:

• Company Paid Health and Dental Benefits on Day 1
• Health Care/Wellness Spending Account
• Annual Short Term Incentive Bonus
• Staff Recognition Awards
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Paid time off
• Company Pension Plan
• Disability Insurance
• Maternity/paternity/parental leave support with top up option

At ERCO we believe in continuous improvement, not just with our processes, but with our employees too! We have an excellent L&D department who create and facilitate training courses for our ERCO University platform on all topics for the development of our people. We also help cover and encourage employees to take courses and attend conferences to further their knowledge and skillsets!

ERCO Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to recruiting, developing and maintaining a diverse workforce in compliance with all applicable Human Rights legislation. We will make every reasonable effort to accommodate for disabilities made known to us by our employees and applicants. If you require accommodation during the recruitment and selection process, please let us know and we will make every reasonable effort to meet your needs.

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees with this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.